A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8176701 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 80233677 epoch_slot_no: 140877 block_no: 8176524 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 86073 time: 2022-12-23 12:52:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31bcfca2d90e253e53ddf253f93d796f9b2cc61a1b29102cd899a3d4ca1d204eBlock Operator
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